1992-1999Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and
common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres
Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

24 to 40 american. Just remove the motor mount on that side... oh and the rear accessory bracket for one bolt that is covered by it. You could possibly just get a grinder in there and remove material off the bracket first. That would make it a lot easier.

No, it'* not a terribly difficult job, but it'll take several hours, and as others noted, the engine mount has to be removed and there'* 1 bolt hidden by the accessory bracket. I think dealers in my area charge more than $400 for that job and quote the labor rate at 5 or 6 hours, and that'* about how long it took me to replace mine, with a few delays mixed-in.

Little easier on the older NA cars. I had to remove the motor mount, but didnt have to remove any other brackets.

Draining the coolant was the only tricky part. I got creative and pumped the coolant out of the radiator with a little drill pump through the upper radiador hose opening. Couldn't go thru from the radiator cap due to the trans cooler. This allowed me to do the job without jacking up the car at all - no need to hassle with the radiator drain plug.

i need a water pump BAD and i'm just going to have to take it to a shop, as i have no way to do all it while i'm away at college.... I've had that PS/ALT/Bracket assembly off before to do the */C snout, so I know the ***-pain level is high in this job. *off to take one for the team...*

i need a water pump BAD and i'm just going to have to take it to a shop, as i have no way to do all it while i'm away at college.... I've had that PS/ALT/Bracket assembly off before to do the */C snout, so I know the A$$-pain level is high in this job. *off to take one for the team...*

So, are you in school in Minneapolis or elsewhere? If you're in the Metro area, I've got a heated garage ( becoming necessary lately) and required tools (done this on wifey'* car). Lemme know if I can help.